Local Pastor Named New Nassau County Police Chaplain

Rev. Derek Garcia has been active in the Hispanic community across Long Island for years.

Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $150,000 Sold in Nassau County

BREAKING: The New York Lottery has just announced a big winner in Nassau.

Powerball Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold on Long Island, Store Location Revealed

Just one more number, and one Long Islander would have claimed a share of a $487 million jackpot.

Comptroller Refuses to Pay Bill For Nassau County Jail's Medical Service Provider Following Lawsuit: Report

Comptroller George Maragos announced he will not be making payments until the company proves they complied with their contract.

VENDORS WANTED

Summer Festival on Saturday, September 3

2 Motorcyclists Killed, 1 Seriously Hurt in 3 Separate LI Crashes: Patch PM

Also: Man accused of assaulting bar security guard / Armed men rob group at pool hall/ "Prince of Montauk" arrested

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect For Nassau County

Gusty winds, heavy downpours and small hail possible. An isolated tornado is "not out of the question."

Mangano to Teens: Don't Set Yourself on Fire

Unfortunately, the "fire challenge" is a real thing.

East Meadow Students Set to Graduate From SUNY Potsdam

The commencement ceremony will take place this weekend.

Long Island Marathon 2016 Results

Check out all the winners from this year's Long Island Marathon.

New Handicapped-Accessible Sports Field Opens in Nassau County

The field opened this past weekend just in time for the opening of the 2016 baseball season.

Long Island Marathon 2016: What You Need to Know

The event will be kicking off this weekend and is expected to attract thousands.

Nassau University Medical Center Receives Safety Ranking

The Leapfrog Group announced its ratings Monday, which give hospitals a grade of A through F for patient safety.

Uniondale High School Student Creates New Social Media App

A Uniondale School District’s High School student recently created a new social media app

New York Verizon Workers Prep For Massive East Coast Strike

The strike would be “by far the largest work stoppage in the country in recent years,” according to union leaders.

Winning 'TAKE 5' Lottery Ticket Sold in East Meadow

The top prize ticket is worth over $31,000.

Girl Scouts of Nassau County Ship Over 1 Million Cookies to Troops

The cookies were sent to troops overseas as a way to show appreciation.

Top Spots for Easter Brunch Near East Meadow

Reviewers on Yelp! pick out four spots in town perfect for a day out on Easter Sunday.

Man in Van Exposes Himself to High School Student: Patch PM

Also: Woman accused of stealing from dental offices / Car collides with school bus / Shinnecock Nation honors oldest woman on reservation.

The 100 Best Private High Schools in New York: Patch PM

Also: Jeep crashes into home / Search continues for missing plane passenger / Little boy fights cancer foe with smiles and superhero capes.

Santino Hosts Forum to Highlight Veterans Employment Services

HempsteadWorks, a “One-Stop Employment System," specializes in veterans' career and training services.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Nassau County

Damaging winds in excess of 60 mph are possible.

What's Open, Closed on Presidents Day?

Check out what's open this holiday.

Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For Long Island

Record-breaking cold is on the way.

A Nor'easter Brewing For Long Island? Forecasters Watching Multiple Storm Systems

The Friday morning commute will be a mess, but it's next week that could bring a significant storm to the region.

Stew Leonard's to Open Second Long Island Store in East Meadow

The supermarket is expected to open in 2017.

How Much Snow Fell in East Meadow?

Six Long Island towns topped the 2-foot mark, according to unofficial National Weather Service reports.

Blizzard 2016: Snow Timeline for East Meadow

The snow event from start to finish and when the snow will be at its worst.

Nassau County Officials Preparing For Storm

A deep winter freeze is expected to hit the area on Friday,

Blizzard Prep: Sign Up For News Alerts From East Meadow Patch

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Person Wanted For Burglarizing East Meadow Office Building

The subject stole an iPad, iPad speaker and credit card reader from the office.

What's Open, Closed on Martin Luther King Day in East Meadow

The Martin Luther King Day holiday is Monday, Jan. 18.

19 Winning Long Island Powerball Ticket Locations Announced

Winners on Long Island for the Wednesday, Jan. 13 drawing included: a $1 million winner and 18 $50,000 winners.

DAYAN LILAH INSTALLS NEW CO-PRESIDENTS

Michele Lamonsoff and Meredith Gray to Again Lead Merrick-Bellmore Young Leaders Group

Winning Long Island Powerball Ticket Locations Announced

Winners on Long Island for Saturday's drawing included: a $1 million winner, a $150,000 winner and numerous $50,000 winners.

Man Dies After Crashing Lamborghini Into Pole, Serial Robber Strikes Again, Choir Gets Ready to Perform at the Vatican

A look at Monday’s headlines across Long Island.

Municipal Credit Union Accepting Applications for 2016 Scholarships

Applications Available at East Meadow Branch for $66,000 in Scholarships for College-Bound High School Seniors

7TH ANNUAL BETHPAGE TURKEY DRIVE TO BENEFIT ISLAND HARVEST FOOD BANK

Monetary donations can be made at the East Meadow Branch now through Wednesday, November 18

Want to Improve Local News? Be Part Of It

Oct. 23, Fair Media Council brings Long Island-New York metro media together with the community for a day that shapes the news

Conference to Host 3rd Annual Long Island Water Quality Symposium

Industry experts and elected officials to discuss maintaining and protecting Long Island’s water supply